The GenX Career Show
If you are a GenX Career professional who wants to stop settling for a soul sucking, unfulfilling career then the GenX Career Show is right on time! Join your host, Kay Kirkman, Career Coach and Dream Job Mentor as she helps you navigate the unique career challenges that surface at midlife. Kay draws from her own personal experience, and also pulls in guest experts to provide inspiration, motivation and practical tips all geared towards helping you find work that truly lights you up! Whether you’re looking for a career to stay with long-term, ready to start your own thing, or simply seeking the motivation, inspiration and courage to keep going after a career or life setback, this podcast has you covered. You’ll get weekly content to help you get clear about exactly what you want., take inspired but strategic action and ultimately design the career and life of your dreams, despite your age or current circumstances.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 142
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
The Non-Linear Path To Career Fulfillment (Part 2) with Roshni Lal - Ep. 121
Welcome to Season 6 of The GenX Career Show! New month, new season, new episode! Today's episode is Part 2 of my interview with Roshni Lal, PHD, Assistant Director of Career Services …
The Non-Linear Path To Career Fulfillment (Part 1) with Roshni Lal - Ep. 120
On today's episode I had the pleasure of speaking to Roshni Lal. She has dedicated over 20 years to educating and serving various populations in higher education, K-12, museums, and th…
Leave These Career Mistakes in 2022 - Ep. 119
Happy New Year! There's a trend I'm seeing on social media where influencers are creating lists of what they're leaving in 2022. Though I'm usually not one to hop on bandwagons, I deci…
If Not Now, When? - Ep. 118
It's the end of the year and on today's show we talk about why it is the perfect time to get clear on your career passion and take steps towards making your dream job a reality.
Jury Duty, Inconvenience And Why You're Stuck In Your Career - Ep. 117
What does Jury Duty have to do with you being stuck in your career? That's what we're talking about on today's show! Tune in and visit www.yourgenxcareershow.com , then click on "Work …
Getting Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable - Ep. 116
As we wind down and wrap up the year that was 2022 there may be some items on your to do list that have been there since January. More than likely, some sort of resistance or discomfort…
Do This One Thing To Feel More Grateful Now - Ep. 115
Have you ever felt disconnected to your gratitude practice? On today's show I share a tip that has helped me in this area.
Finding Your Career Passion During A Recession - Ep. 114
Is it a good idea to pursue your career passion during a recession? Tune into the show today to find out.
The Truth About Your Holiday Job Search - Ep. 113
Is it a good idea to continue your job search during the holidays? Let's discuss!
Passion vs. Pay: Is It Ever OK to QUIT Your Dream Job? - Ep. 112
When is it OK to quit your dream job? Do I have to sacrifice a livable wage in order to pursue my career passion? These are some of the big questions we'll be exploring on today's sh…
Work From Home: The Good, Bad and Ugly of Going Remote With Your Career - Ep. 111
Picture this: You wake up, roll out of bed, grab your coffee and walk mere steps to your home office to begin the day. The dream of working from wherever you are in the world is an act…
Employee Re-Engagement - How To Take Your Power Back As A Genx Professional In The Workplace - Ep. 110
We hear the question all of the time. "How do we re-engage employees in the workplace?" On today's episode we're tackling this topic from the employee perspective. How can you, as a …
Use These 2 Secrets To Shift From Scarcity To Abundance In Your Career Now - Ep. 109
How do you go from scarcity to abundance in your life and career? On today's show we unpack an article by Ann Latham on the subject. Head over to https://joyfuldreamlife.com for the f…
6 Podcasting Lessons I Learned That Will Help You Make A Career Change - Ep. 108
September 9th marked the 2 year anniversary of The GenX Career Show! I've learned a lot of lessons after doing the show for two years, and I've picked the 6 lessons that will help you m…
BONUS EPISODE!! - Quiet Quitting And Your Career - Ep. 107
BONUS EPISODE! Quiet quitting is the subject of the moment. What is it, and why is it happening. Is it part of the employee's job to create their own happiness at work? Is it even possi…
5 Easy Ways To Get Noticed, Create Value, And Become Irresistible To Employers As A GenX Job Seeker - Ep. 106
Why is one job candidate chosen over another? The value, either perceived or real, that an employer places on a job candidate ultimately determines who gets hired. On today's episode we…
The Procrastination Payoff - Ep. 105
Everything we do or don't do has some sort of payoff. On today's episode we discuss what you might be gaining from putting things off, and we also talk about whether the reward you rec…
When Will You Settle? - Ep. 104
Today is a special listener Q&A! Listen in as I answer a question from an attendee of my Career Passion Roadmap Webinar. You can learn more about the webinar here:
https://joyfuldreaml…
The Career Passion Roadmap - Ep. 103
Today's episode is a recording of a webinar that I hosted called The Career Passion Roadmap. If you're looking for a clear path to make a transition in your career listen in, and stay …
The #1 Mindset Shift Needed For a Successful Career Transition - Ep 102
On today's show we're talking mindset. I also announce details on how to register for my Career Passion Roadmap Webinar. This is a must listen if you think you're too old or that it's…